Biology of Plants has long been the definitive text in introductory botany for biology majors. It is especially known for its impeccable scholarship, extensive coverage of diversity, chemical interactions, evolution and ecology, and magnificent art program. The new edition maintains the book's trademark authority, currency, and expert visuals, while offering a wealth of new information, especially in the areas of taxonomy, genomics, plant hormones, and Arabidopsis research.

Table of Contents

1. Botany: An Introduction

Section 1. The Biology of the Plant Cell 2. The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells 3. The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle 4. The Movement of Substances into and out of Cells

Section 5. The Angiosperm Plant Body: Structure and Development 22. Early Development of the Plant Body 23. Cells and Tissues of the Plant Body 24. The Root: Structure and Development 25. The Shoot: Primary Structure and Development

Biology of Plants has long been the definitive text in introductory botany for biology majors. It is especially known for its impeccable scholarship, extensive coverage of diversity, chemical interactions, evolution and ecology, and magnificent art program. The new edition maintains the book's trademark authority, currency, and expert visuals, while offering a wealth of new information, especially in the areas of taxonomy, genomics, plant hormones, and Arabidopsis research.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Botany: An Introduction

Section 1. The Biology of the Plant Cell 2. The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells 3. The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle 4. The Movement of Substances into and out of Cells

Section 5. The Angiosperm Plant Body: Structure and Development 22. Early Development of the Plant Body 23. Cells and Tissues of the Plant Body 24. The Root: Structure and Development 25. The Shoot: Primary Structure and Development